Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: A method of producing hollow silica microparticles that suppress whitening of a transparent coating film and show excellent abrasion resistance and adhesiveness. The method includes preparation of an organosol in which hollow silica microparticles are dispersed with the silica concentration of 1 to 70 W % and addition of a silane compound and an alkali catalyst to the organosol at a temperature in the range from 30° C. to 300° C. to react the silane compound to the hollow silica microparticles under the condition where a quantity of water against the added silica (the hollow silica microparticles) is in the range from 0.1 to 50 W %.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound and method of producing the same. The method of the invention includes the following steps. First of all, Polycaprolactone (PCL), dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA), 4,4?-methylenebis (cyclohexyl isocyanate) (H12MDI), and dibutyltin dilaurate (DBT) are mixed in a solvent in the first place and a solution is formed. This solution is then mixed with triethylamine (TEA) and triethylene tetramine (TETA). After that, amino-terminated anionic waterborne polyurethane (WPU) is produced. A sol-gel process is proceeded with a mixture of amino-terminated anionic waterborne polyurethane, tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) without any extra catalyst, and a compound, waterborne polyurethane-silica nanocomposite materials, is eventually produced.

Abstract: A glue composition for use in printed circuit board to secure, insulates and protect electronic components thereon is disclosed. The glue composition includes between about 60 and about 75 weight percent MDI-based polyisocyanate prepolymer, between about 9 and about 25 weight percent flame retardant without phosphorus and halogen, between about 15 and about 22 weight percent insulator and between about 1 and about 3 weight percent surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a rubber composition for a tire that achieves both good fuel economy and abrasion resistance, and also achieves good degradation resistance and processability; and a heavy-load tire having a tread produced therefrom. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for a tire, comprising a rubber component that contains a modified natural rubber having a phosphorus content of 200 ppm or less and a butadiene rubber, wherein the amount of the modified natural rubber is 60 to 95% by mass and the amount of the butadiene rubber is 5 to 40% by mass, based on 100% by mass of the rubber component.

Abstract: A method is disclosed concerning discovering how the use of an additive in a polyolefin compound affects the weatherability of that compound, Applying that technique, a weatherable polyolefin nanocomposite is disclosed, which contains UV stabilizers that filter wavelengths in a range influenced by presence of organoclay in the nanocomposite.

Abstract: A non-stick coating composition comprising a waterborne phenoxy resin, a crosslinker, a silicone compound, and a Fluoropolymer. An article, such as aluminum, may be coated with the composition. The composition may be multi-layers, but only the layers other than the first layer includes the silicone compound. The invention includes the method for applying the coating or coatings.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an activated halo-containing aralkylsilanes possessing at least one hydrolyzable group bonded to a silicon atom and at least one halo functional group bonded to a carbon atom to which both the silicon atom and an aromatic group are covalently bonded. The invention is also directed to a process for making such a silane as well as its use in rubber compositions and articles containing such rubber compositions, such as tires.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polylactic acid/polycarbonate resin composition including (A) about 100 parts by weight of a mixed resin including: (a1)) about 10 to about 90 wt % of a polycarbonate resin and (a2) about 10 to about 90 wt % of a polylactic acid resin; (B) about 1 to about 50 parts by weight of a flame retardant based on about 100 parts by weight of the mixed resin; (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of an acryl-based copolymer based on about 100 parts by weight of the mixed resin; and (D) about 1 to about 20 parts by weight of an impact-reinforcing agent based on about 100 parts by weight of the mixed resin.

Abstract: Provided are a functional reinforcing filler and a method of preparing the same, and more particularly, a functional reinforcing filler including inorganic particles having a surface modified by an organic silanepolyol obtained by hydrolyzing an organic alkoxysilane compound and a method of preparing the sane. The functional reinforcing filler has hydrophobicity and reactivity. If the functional reinforcing filler is used to prepare rubber, a coupling agent is not required, and the rubber does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In particular, a tire prepared using the functional reinforcing filler may have low rolling resistance and excellent wet traction.

Abstract: A polylactide-based polymer or copolymer (PLA) compositions with improved flame retardancy properties as obtained by conventional melt-blending of PLA polyester matrix (1) with both calcium sulfate (2) and organo-modified layered silicates (OMLS) (3). Combination of CaSO4 and OMLS exhibits synergistic effects on PLA flame retardancy by both significantly increasing the time to ignition and decreasing the heat release rate per unit area, and promoting non-dripping properties. Moreover, all other properties of PLA remain almost unchanged or are improved as regards to pristine PLA, especially thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A wiring structure having a wiring-terminal-connection adhesive that includes a curing agent capable of generating a free radical upon heating, a radically polymerizable substance and silicone particles.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion that includes a) a polyurethane dispersion having an average particle size of 60 to 350 nm and b) an aqueous silicon dioxide dispersion having a particle diameter of the SiO2 particles of 20 to 400 nm. The dispersion is prepared by mixing the polyurethane dispersion (a) with the silicon dioxide dispersion (b). The aqueous polymer dispersion can be used in adhesive compositions, which can be used to bond substrates together, especially substrates that are structural components of shoes.

Abstract: Provided is an automobile interior part made of a thermoplastic resin composition [D] prepared by incorporating 0.1 to 8 parts by mass of a silicone oil [B] having a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. of 10 to 100,000 cSt into 100 parts by mass of a rubber-reinforced vinyl resin [A], wherein [A] contains a diene rubber polymer [a1] and an ethylene-?-olefin rubber polymer [a2], the total amount of [a1] and [a2] is 5 to 30% by mass, and the mass ratio of [a1] to [a2], [a1]:[a2], is 10 to 85:90 to 15. The automobile interior part of the present invention can provide an automobile interior part being characterized in that generation of squeaking noises that are generated when members rub against each other is remarkably reduced, that an effect of reducing squeaking noises is maintained without deterioration even when being placed under high temperatures for a long time, and that the automobile interior part is also superior in impact resistance and molded appearance.

Abstract: Provided are a mold release composition, with which it is possible to form a transparent coating on the surface of which a photoresist cannot readily stick, and a surface protective film having a coating constituted by a cured product thereof. The mold release composition can include a binder resin, silicone oil and a metal alkoxide hydrolyzate. A content of the metal alkoxide hydrolyzate can be 50 to 500 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the binder resin. The metal alkoxide can consist of or include tetraethoxysilane or tetramethoxysilane. The surface protective film can be obtained by forming a coating of the cured product of the mold release composition on a substrate.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a curing agent, (C) a curing promoter, (D) an inorganic filler, (E) particles of a thermoplastic resin which is solid at 25° C., and (F) silicone powder having a particle size at cumulative 50% (d50), measured by a laser light diffraction method, of from 1 to 50 ?m. The composition is particularly suitable to be applied by screen printing on a substrate or a silicon wafer.

Abstract: Gel compositions containing a silicone elastomer from the reaction of an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two SiH containing cyclosiloxane rings in its molecule, a compound having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in its molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst. The silicone elastomer reaction product may itself be a gelled composition, or optionally may be contained in a carrier fluid to form a gel. The gel compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The actives may be incorporated into the gel via either a pre or post load method.

Abstract: A coating structure includes a UV-cured resin layer and a fluoride monomolecular layer. Organosilicon groups of organosilicon molecules extend from the surface of the resin layer. Wax fine powder and oxide nanoparticles emerge from the surface of the resin layer to form mountain-valley-like microstructures. Fluoride molecules of the fluoride monomolecular layer are chemically bonded with the surface of the resin layer to expose the fluoride groups. During the formation of the coating structure, the UV-curable resin layer is first partially cured, then the fluoride molecules are activated to chemically bond to the surface of the resin layer, and thereafter, the UV-curable resin layer is completely cured.

Abstract: A composition of the present invention includes an organosilica sol; and a siloxane graft-type polymer obtained by compositing fluorine resin or acrylic resin with siloxane and/or a cold glass coating agent. A melamine decorative board of the present invention includes a low refractive index layer formed on a surface thereof. The low refractive index layer is composed of a cured product of the composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical/medical rubber compound contains the following components: (A) a composition obtainable by crosslinking (a) 100 parts by weight of an isobutylene polymer having terminal alkenyl groups with (d) a hydrosilyl-containing compound in the presence of (b) from 5 to 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin and (c) from 5 to 100 parts by weight of polybutene during melt kneading, and (B) an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder. Compared with conventional thermoplastic elastomers, the pharmaceutical/medical rubber compound and its molded article are free from deformations and have sufficient permanent set resistance even under high temperature conditions, have excellent mechanical properties, low water absorption property, low reactivity and superb gas barrier properties, and can withstand high-temperature sterilization.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition which has improved friction-wear characteristics as compared with conventional polyacetal resin compositions and which is less restricted in counter sliding members and can conform to a wide range of friction-wear conditions. A polyacetal resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of (A) a polyacetal resin, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of (B) a polyethylene wax having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 15,000, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of (C) a polyethylene resin having a number average molecular weight of 2×104 to 50×104, and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of (D) a silicone oil having a kinetic viscosity at 25° C. of 50×104 cSt or more.

Abstract: An oily surface adhesive room temperature curing type organopolysiloxane composition includes: (A) at least one of organopolysiloxanes represented by specific general formulas; (B) heavy calcium carbonate of which the surfaces have been treated with a fatty acid and/or paraffin treating agent; (C) an oil-absorbing carbon powder; (D) a silane represented by a specific general formula or a partial hydrolyzate; (E) a curing catalyst; and (F) an organic compound having one isocyanate group in its molecule.

Abstract: An electronic device, such as a thin film transistor, is disclosed having a dielectric layer formed from a composition comprising a compound having at least one phenol group and at least one group containing comprising silicon. The resulting dielectric layer has good electrical properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water- and oil-repellent soil-resistant composition comprising (A) a fluorine-containing polymer having repeating units derived from a monomer comprising a fluorine-containing monomer and (B) a silane compound. The water- and oil-repellent soil-resistant composition comprising the fluorine-containing acrylate polymer can impart the excellent water- and oil-repellency and soil resistance to the porous substrate and is free from an organic solvent.

Abstract: A corrosion and abrasion resistant coating composition with at least one alkoxy siloxane and preferably at least three alkoxy siloxanes, wherein the total amount of alkoxy siloxanes in the composition is greater than approximately 70 wt %, an anti-corrosion agent effective in acid and salt environments, a hydrolysable catalyst, an adhesion promoter, and a flow/leveling agent.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polyester composite materials, comprising polymerizing at least one polyester precursor in the presence of filler microparticles and/or nanoparticles and organosilane having nucleophilic functionality. The organosilane is added as a distinct ingredient. The polyester composites so prepared have low acid end group content, thus improved hydrolytic and melt stability and improved elongation at break.

Abstract: A release aid comprising one or more (poly)C5-C20 alpha olefins and one or more surfactants for use in releasing a paper web from the fabric in through air drying processes and/or from the Yankee dryer, compositions comprising the release aid and methods of using the release aid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These novel silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: A compound having a guanidine structure and uses thereof as organopolysiloxane polycondensation catalysts are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame retardant polymer composition, comprising (A) a polyolefin comprising a polyolefin with a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn>20, (B) a silicone-group containing compound, and (C) an inorganic filler material, to an article, in particular a wire or cable, comprising said flame retardant polymer composition, and to the use of said composition for the production of a layer of a wire or cable.

Abstract: Sealing compositions and application methods for sealing and protecting asphalt roof shingles or other porous roofing and construction materials are described for eliminating algae, mold and mildew, increasing granular adhesion, providing additional UV protection and significantly increasing the wind resistance of the roof or other construction material. The sealing composition includes an acrylic polymer that has been modified by a silicone surfactant to alter its wetting properties so as to promote wicking of the sealer under asphalt shingles and at open edges to prevent curling and water infiltration. The method of applying the sealing composition promotes uniform distribution of the product on the surface of installed roofs as well as enhances bonding between individual shingles by improved penetration on and between shingle layers to increase adhesion area.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) a polyolefin-type thermoplastic elastomer or a similar thermoplastic resin, (B) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following average unit formula: R1aSiO(4-a)/2 {where R1 is a univalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and “a” is a number in the range of 1.95 to 2.05}, and (C) a metal deactivator; and a product molded from the aforementioned composition. The thermoplastic resin composition is suitable for obtaining molded products that are characterized by their ability to suppress development of defects on the product surfaces after long-term outdoor exposure.

Abstract: There is provided an ink for recording, which contains: a coloring agent; a water-dispersible resin; a wetting agent; a surfactant; and water, wherein a total solid content of the coloring agent and the water-dispersible resin is 10% by mass to 30% with respect to a total mass of the ink, a ratio B/C is 0.1 to 1.6 where B is a solid content of the coloring agent in the ink, and C is a solid content of the water-dispersible resin in the ink, a viscosity of the ink is 5 mPa·s to 20 mPa·s at 25° C., and a surface tension of the ink is 35 mN/m or less.

Abstract: A cement mold-making silicone rubber composition is provided comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon groups in a molecule, (B) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane having at least three silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in a molecule, in such an amount as to provide 0.1-5 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per monovalent aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon group in component (A), (C) a platinum base compound in such an amount as to provide 1-100 ppm of platinum atoms based on the weight of component (A), (D) 5-60 parts by weight of finely divided silica having a specific surface area of at least 50 m2/g, and (E) 0.1-100 parts by weight of coal ash and/or pozzolan powder.

Abstract: Provided is a gas barrier layered product including a base material and a layer stacked on at least one surface of the base material, wherein the layer is formed of a composition including: a hydrolyzed and condensed product of at least one compound (L) containing a metal atom to which at least one characteristic group selected from a halogen atom and an alkoxy group has been bonded, wherein the compound (L) contains at least one compound (A) and at least one compound (B), wherein a mole ratio of the compound (A) / the compound (B) is in a range of 0.5/99.5 to 40/60; and a neutralized product of a polymer containing at least one functional group selected from a carboxyl group and a carboxylic anhydride group, wherein at least 55 mol % of a —COO— group contained in the at least one functional group has been neutralized with a metal ion having a valence of two or more. Also provided is a method for producing the gas barrier layered product.

Abstract: Multistage polymers predominantly stabilized by nonionic emulsifiers and derived from hard and soft monomer compositions containing vinyl esters, of which at least one monomer composition must contain an unsaturated compromisable organosilicon compound, are described. The plastic dispersions can be used as binders in emulsion paints and finishes and impart to these excellent scrub resistance in addition to good blocking resistance.

Abstract: A fishing line is produced by forming a monofilament by subjecting a resin composition (C) containing 90 to 99.3% by weight of a polyamide resin (A) and 0.7 to 10% by weight of a silicone compound (B) having a number average molecular weight of 100,000 to 2,000,000 to melt-spinning and then drawing. This method can provide a fishing line which is excellent in abrasion resistance and also excellent in visibility. In this method, it is preferable to conduct melt-kneading of a part of the polyamide resin (A) with the silicone compound (B) in advance, adding of the residual polyamide resin (A) and further melt-kneading, subsequent melt-spinning, and drawing at a draw ratio of from 4 to 7.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymer compounds and a method for preparing thereof. More specifically, provided are polymer compounds with well-connected, narrow size distribution free-volume element and a method for preparing the polymer compounds by thermal rearrangement for aromatic polyimides containing ortho-positioned functional groups in the solid state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure for a container for holding a fluid, more particularly an adhesion promoter composition, provided, having a base element which can be fastened in the region of a pour opening of the container and which has an opening through which the fluid can be withdrawn from the container, having a first closure element which in a closed position thereof effects fluid-tight sealing of the opening of the base element and which in an open position thereof releases the opening of the base element, and having a second closure element, which can be fastened to the base element in such a way as to be repeatedly releasable and which, in a container storage mode, secures the first closure element in its storage position and, for a container dispensing mode, releases the first closure element to bring it from its closed position into the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for producing a reactive polymer based on compounds according to the structures (A1) and/or (A2) and phenolic resin in an extruder and to the reactive polymer produced according to said process and the use thereof for producing composite materials.

Abstract: A coating solution made from a mixture of at least one silane and at least one polysiloxane which can be hardened on a substrate by hydrolysis and condensation to give a coating on the substrate, wherein the at least one silane is of general formula RxSi(OR?)4-x and the at least one polysiloxane is of general formula [R2SiO]y or R3Si—(O—SiR2)Y—O—SiR3, where R independently=alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or H, Rprime independently=H, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, iso-, sec.- or tert.-butyl, x=0 or 1 (for the first silane), x=0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (for each further silane) and y=a whole number of at least 2, wherein the coating solution includes at least one alkali or earth alkali oxide or hydroxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of preparing a moulded article, comprising 1) hydrolysing a) at least one silane having one non-hydrolysable organic group, and b) at least one compound selected from b1) a silane having two non-hydrolysable organic groups, and b2) a hydrolysable polysiloxane, or a mixture thereof, and c) optionally at least one silane having no non-hydrolysable organic group, to prepare a composite composition comprising a hydrolysate or condensate, 2) placing the composite composition in a mould, 3) curing the composite composition to increase the degree of condensation, 4) removing the moulded article from the mould, and 5) heat treating the moulded article at a temperature of at least 100° C. The moulded article is preferably an optical lens which may be used for automobile headlights.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process to hydrophobize mortars, characterized in that a dry mortar is mixed with water, applied onto a substrate and allowed to dry, the dry mortar being preferably a gypsum dry mortar and/or containing no or less than about 5 wt.

Abstract: A low-expanding adhesive composition comprising: a diisocyanate, a surfactant and an activator is provided. The provided adhesive composition cures upon exposure to water. The adhesive composition can be used to bond wood, metal, glass, ceramic, leather, acrylic, PVC and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling agent to provide the coupling of a metal element to a vulcanizable elastomeric material whereby the coupling agent provides both binding to the metal element and reaction with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The coupling agent comprises a macromolecular backbone and at least one functional endgroup. The functional endgroup is responsible for the binding to the metal element. The backbone has a molecular weight ranging between 1000 and 10000 and has at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond for reacting with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The invention further relates to an article comprising a metal element at least partially embedded in a vulcanizable elastomeric material and comprising a coupling agent to provide the coupling of the metal element to the vulcanizable elastomeric material.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous specific silica-based nanocomposite polymer dispersion, a method for preparing same, a coating composition, in particular protective, containing said dispersion, for applications requiring high anti-corrosive, anti-abrasive and chemical resistance performances. It concerns an aqueous nanocomposite polymer dispersion obtainable by an emulsion polymerization process of at least one monomer composition in the presence of at least one aqueous silica nanoparticle dispersion, said monomer composition being added at least in one step into the reactor already containing the aqueous silica nanoparticle dispersion, said aqueous silica nanoparticle dispersion having an anionic character and being stable in a pH range between 2 to 10, and said emulsion polymerization being performed in the presence of at least one organic initiator free of any ionic group and in the absence of any monomer or cationic dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophobic gypsum and to a process for making gypsum hydrophobic, in particular it relates to a powdered hydrophobing additive, a hydrophobic gypsum composition and method for preparing same using granules containing organosilicon compounds as hydrophobing additives. The invention provides a granulated additive for rendering gypsum material hydrophobic, comprising a particulate carrier on which is deposited an organosilicon component, a binder polymer and an emulsifier for the organosilicon component. Such a granulated hydrophobic additive is able to provide a high initial hydrophobicity to gypsum materials to which it is applied and that the obtained hydrophobicity can last during a long period of time.

Abstract: A polymer composition of a compatibilized silica in blends of acrylonitrile butadiene polymer and styrene butadiene polymer comprising six to ninety percent by weight of a compatibilized silica, at least one percent by weight of a coupling agent, at least one percent by weight of a styrene butadiene polymer, and at least one percent by weight of an acrylonitrile butadiene polymer is described herein. The polymer composition can have a minimum amount of at least ten percent by weight of 15:50 ratio, acrylonitrile to butadiene polymer, with the remainder being compatibilized silica.

Abstract: Insulation compositions for electric power cables having a polyolefin base polymer and an additive comprising either low molecular weight wax or polyethylene glycol (PEG) and optionally further comprising one or more hindered amine light stabilizers, amine antioxidants and other antioxidant blends are disclosed. Also disclosed are insulation compositions comprising a C2 to C8 alpha olefin in combination with a polyethylene homopolymer together with, optionally, one or more hindered amine light stabilizer and a liquid cresol antioxidant.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to tire compositions and articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.